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Recently Published Research

This page provides links to the most recently published reports, podcasts, videos, and webinars from the SOA Research Institute.

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Publications

Model Governance/Ethics for GenAI Models – Practical Guide and Educational Handbook
September
This report provides both a practical guide and an educational handbook in understanding Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

Individual Life Insurance Mortality Improvement Scale – for Use with AG38/VM20 – 2026
September
2026 mortality improvement scale recommendations for life insurance valuation using insured data.

Behavioral Health Article Series
September
Explore how behavioral health affects care and costs—and discover strategies to improve access, outcomes and affordability. Read the series.

Financial Professionals’ Perspectives on LTSS Planning Practices
September
Focus group research examines how experienced financial professionals integrate retirement and long-term services and supports planning and help clients prepare for potential LTSS needs.

Climate Anomalies’ – Simplified Chinese Summary
September
Explore this Simplified Chinese summary to understand how El Niño–Southern Oscillation anomalies affect U.S. mortality, life expectancy and health risks, including lasting impacts by cause and age, societal welfare losses, and projected burdens under future climate scenarios.

Effects of Pension Plans on Corporate Valuation – Simplified Chinese Summary
September
Explore this Simplified Chinese summary examining how defined benefit pension plans affect corporate risk and valuation. It presents a pension-adjusted discounted cash flow model and evaluates funding, asset-liability mismatch, surplus management and de-risking strategies.

Actuarial Intelligence Bulletin
September
This bulletin serves as a platform for sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration around artificial intelligence within the actuarial community. Explore articles on strategic initiatives, practical tips, and research advancements, all aimed at empowering actuaries to leverage AI responsibly and effectively.

Podcasts

Research Insights

Explore research reports and studies, innovative research projects and collaborate efforts with other organizations and the SOA Research Institute. For access to all episodes, visit the Research Insights page. 

Get Plugged In

Stay tuned for expert interviews, thought-provoking discussions, and practical advice to help you navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for actuaries under our AI Insights Series.

Listen to InsurTech start-up leaders share knowledge on evolving technology and insurance. For access to all episodes, visit the Get Plugged In page. 

Videos and Webcasts

HIV and Medicare: A Survey of the HIV Medicare Population
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